Community colleges are in desperate need of federal stimulus relief. You can help by reminding lawmakers that community colleges are vital to reskilling and upskilling the more than two million displaced Pennsylvania workers, are critical to educating and training for in-demand and pandemic-related professions, and are key to Pennsylvania’s economic recovery.

Community colleges are agile, partnering with local employers to quickly respond to shifting workforce needs. This fall, Bucks County Community College is introducing six new majors, including Brewing & Fermentation; while Lehigh Carbon Community College is offering short-term programs in the healthcare field.

"Individuals in underserved communities have been particularly hard hit by Covid-19," said Dr. Quintin Bullock, president of the Community College of Allegheny County, in a recent submission to the Pittsburgh Business Times. "Job training programs will need to be creative and include community-based organizations that are trusted among their neighbors..."

Pennsylvania community colleges continue to evaluate their response to COVID-19. As guidance changes, the most up-to-date information from each community college is available through the Commission's website.